The Sacred Heart Knights of Columbus will be taking orders after each Mass for their annual outdoor Nativity silhouette fundraiser. Made of all-weather, fade-resistant, white PVC, you can proclaim “The Good News” (Mark 16:15) with these bright showpieces of the Holy Family throughout the Christmas season.

Silhouettes feature the saying “Tis the Reason for the Season” along the base, with Spanish translation available upon request. Silhouettes are available in two sizes, 4’x4’ for yards ($132), or 2’x2’ for exterior surfaces ($88).

Already have the Nativity? Additional pieces are available for purchase this year to add to your current set! Combinations include a shepherd/sheep set and a camel/donkey set (4’x4’ set for $88; 2’x2’ set for $44).

All items will be delivered by Dec. 1. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the charitable activities of the Knights of Columbus Sacred Heart Council 12110.

To order, click here | 2021 Sacred Heart KofC Nativity Sale

For more information contact Michael Cabrera at 813-389-6145 or via email.

Starting Oct. 31 and through Nov. 12, the 26th annual U.N. Conference of the Parties (COP26) regarding climate change will meet in Glasgow, Scotland. Earlier this month, Pope Francis hosted a two-day parliamentary meeting with the COP26 host nations of Italy and the UK to set a standard for the upcoming proceedings, saying “we owe our best efforts to future generations so they can live in hope.”

At our daily and weekend Masses during the next two weeks, you will hear special prayers for positive outcomes at COP26. The main prayer is listed below, and will be available in the Music sheets for the applicable dates on the “Readings and Hymns” section on our Online Mass page.

Prayer for the COP26 Conference:

Loving Creator,
at this moment in earth’s history
when humanity must take account of earth’s destiny,
give to those leaders who gather in Glasgow
a sense of urgency, a perception of necessity
and the wisdom and will to secure the health and wellbeing of the world
at whatever the cost to wealth, political advantage or prestige.

And give to us all
a vision of a world restored to full health
that is worthy of all those yet to be born
and worth all the work, sacrifice and commitment
which is ours to offer.
Amen.

All Souls’ Day, Nov. 2, is a wonderful occasion for us to remember our loved ones who have gone before us and to reflect on the mystery of the Resurrection. In remembering our loved ones in prayer, we affirm our belief that we will someday be reunited with them.

We invite you and everyone as a parish community to come pray and sing together in honoring our beloved deceased on Sunday, Nov. 21, at 3 p.m.

You may send in the name of your loved one via email to be included in our book of remembrance. Deadline for submission is Nov. 17. Unlike past years, candles will be available to all who attend. There is no charge for the candles.

We hope you will join us for this day of prayer, reflection, and celebration.

All Souls’ Day will be celebrated at both daily Masses (7:00 a.m., 12:10 p.m.) on Tuesday, Nov. 2. These Masses will be accompanied with music.

Dependent upon the continuing downward trends for COVID-19 cases, the long-awaited return of the parish choir, alongside the start of a new children’s choir will coincide with the beginning of Advent on Sunday, Nov. 28.

The children’s choir will support the 9 a.m. Mass each Sunday. Parents should have their children meet in the pews near the organ 30 minutes before Mass. Weekly rehearsals for the children’s choir are scheduled for Saturdays at 10 a.m. at the North Campus. Initial rehearsals are slated for Saturday, Nov. 20 and 27 at 10 a.m. at the North Campus.

The Parish Choir will support the 10:30 a.m. Mass each Sunday. Weekly rehearsals currently take place at 7 p.m. on Tuesdays at the North Campus. The first preparation meeting/rehearsal is on Tuesday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. at the North Campus.

To register, please contact our director of music, Philip Jakob, via email.

The flowers displayed in our sanctuary for the Easter Season have been given in remembrance or honor of loved ones whose names are listed on the following pages. Click here for a complete list of names and tributes.

Due to COVID-19, Sacred Heart will not be hosting in-person Stations of the Cross on Friday evenings during Lent. Instead, we invite you to join us for a virtual presentation. We have produced two different videos – one centers on the notion of Pax Christi, which is a Catholic peace movement promoting peace, justice, reconciliation, and respect for human rights throughout the world, and the other on St. John Paul II’s devotion to and care for creation and the urgent need for the Church to respond to its moral and spiritual dimensions.

St. John Paul II / Care for Creation Stations of the Cross

We also invite you to watch this week’s reflection on the Stations of the Cross, presented by Friar Henry. Although we cannot gather together as a community, we hope you and your family enjoy and participate with us at home.

Reflection 6

Due to COVID-19, Sacred Heart will not be hosting in-person Stations of the Cross on Friday evenings during Lent. Instead, we invite you to join us for a virtual presentation. We have produced two different videos – one centers on the notion of Pax Christi, which is a Catholic peace movement promoting peace, justice, reconciliation, and respect for human rights throughout the world, and the other on St. John Paul II’s devotion to and care for creation and the urgent need for the Church to respond to its moral and spiritual dimensions.

Pax Christi Stations of the Cross

We also invite you to watch this week’s reflection on the Stations of the Cross, presented by Mike Kelley. Although we cannot gather together as a community, we hope you and your family enjoy and participate with us at home.

Reflection 5